A statement posted on the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team Facebook page said: “The team had to recover a young climber who regrettably lost her life following road traffic accidents on Carn Dearg on Ben Nevis.

“We pass on our sincere condolences to her family and friends. A really sad are beginning to 2019. “

A University of Bristol spokeswoman said: “It is with great sadness that we can confirm that on 1 January 2019 one of our students died in an accident whilst on a hiking trip-up to Ben Nevis in Scotland. The student was part of a greater group of students who had organised this new time trip to the Highlands.

“Our nerves go out to the family and friends of this student. This tragic accident will be deeply felt across our university community, and we will make sure we have support available to all those affected.”